Harbor Island

Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Harbor Island, South Carolina
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Harbor Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fripp Island, 6.6 miles SW.

About Harbor Island

Harbor Island is a small residential barrier island located 14 miles (22 km) east of Beaufort, South Carolina. It is one of the Carolina Sea Islands. Most of the island is tidal marsh, though approximately 800 acres (3.2 km2) of upland acreage exists on the northeastern portions. The residential portion of the island was listed as a census-designated place in the 2020 census, with a population of 209. The island is served by U.S. Route 21 (US 21), the only vehicular access route to the island and other nearby islands.

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Median household income
$105,425
Median home value
$366,100
Median age
69.6
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Harbor Island, SC population

Harbor Island had 209 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census209
Density204 per sq mi (79 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Harbor Island at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyBeaufort County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population209 (2020)
Land area1.02 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Water area0.49 sq mi (1.27 km²)
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Coordinates32.4061° N, 80.4354° W
ZIP code29920
Census code (GEOID)4532172

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Harbor Island

What county is Harbor Island in?

Harbor Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Harbor Island, SC?

209 people lived in Harbor Island at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Harbor Island, SC?

The ZIP code of Harbor Island is 29920.

What is the elevation of Harbor Island?

0 feet (0 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Harbor Island?

Fripp Island (6.6 mi), Edisto Beach (9.6 mi), Port Royal (15.8 mi), Beaufort (16.8 mi), Burton (17.9 mi).

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